Thinking of taking a Gap Year?

You're not alone! Every year more and more people choose to take a year out from education or a career break. The Gap Year Directory is dedicated to helping you plan your time out whatever you choose to do. Packed full of great ideas, we cover everything from finding the best travel deals to arranging a volunteer placement or finding a gap year job.





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Explore our country guide for key info on climate, culture, travel restrictions, work opportunities and all kinds of travel advice and useful links.

By train, plane or camper van we offer tips on some of the best deals available. Info on everything from cheap flights to backpacking bus tours in Australia or Inter-Rail passes in Europe.

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How much can you do in a year? Volunteer abroad, gain work experience, learn a new skill, go on an expedition or learn a language... the choice is yours! Search for gap year placements and courses by location or keyword using the "search box" above.

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Gap Year South America? Flights from £512... Your Gap Year is seconds away with Cheapflights... Teach English Abroad! Save money on TEFL Courses... Gap Year Australia? Fly to Sydney from £695... Gap Year Ski? Free heli-skiing trip when you book an instructor training course... Gap Year South Africa? Flights from £495 return... Gap Year Conservation? Free iPod with all projects booked before the end of the year... Travel Around the World! £1088 buys you the ultimate RTW ticket... ...more flight deals ...more offers

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Budget hostels, campsites, apartments. Check out our worldwide guide to cheap accommodation. You may even be able to book before you go and save £££'s!


Find out about special travel insurance schemes for gap year travellers, get the best prices for travel gear, travel guides and other essentials.

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